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Ways to Evaluate Educational Apps - Tony Vincent - Learning in Hand - 0 views

  • RelevanceThe app’s focus has a strong connection to the purpose for the app and appropriate for the student CustomizationApp offers complete flexibility to alter content and settings to meet student needs FeedbackStudent is provided specific feedback Thinking SkillsApp encourages the use of higher order thinking skills including creating, evaluating, and analyzing EngagementStudent is highly motivated to use the app SharingSpecific performance summary or student product is saved in app and can be exported to the teacher or for an audience
  • Here's my list: Use of app is relevant to the purpose and student needs Help or tutorial is available in the app Content is appropriate for the student Information is error-free, factual, and reliable Content can be exported, copied, or printed App’s settings and/or content can be customized Customized content can be transferred to other devices History is kept of student use of the app Design of app is functional and visually stimulating Student can exit app at any time without losing progress Works with accessibility options like VoiceOver and Speak Selection App is free of charge No in-app purchases are necessary for intended use of app App loads quickly and does not crash App contains no advertising App has been updated in the last 6 months App promotes creativity and imagination App provides opportunities to use higher order thinking skills App promotes collaboration and idea sharing App provides useful feedback
    • Kenneth Griswold
       
      Regarding Relevance, I would probably add a check to decide if the app is grade-appropriate and that it will support student growth toward mastery of curricular standards, lesson objectives, etc.
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    Tony Vincent's excellent rubric for evaluating education apps (plus links to several others).  
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Plant Parts & Functions - Science Games & Activities for Kids - 1 views

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    label/color cell activity. Color code cell parts
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parts and functions of a plant cell flashcards | Quizlet - 1 views

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    Quizlet will allow you to create your own flashcards for studying. The audio provided is also nice for your low readers.
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YouTube Teachers - YouTube - 0 views

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    YouTube provides a number of resources for teachers to help them make the most of YouTube in the classroom.  Use the playlist feature to build collections of videos for your classroom. The community features allow you to easily share content, playlists, and ideas with other YouTube teachers.   
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YouTube Edu - 1 views

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    YouTube Edu is a large collection of YouTube videos and channels dedicated to educational content.  The collection is organized into categories by subject and topic.
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Genetics - 0 views

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    Great science resource. Packed with links to great activities.
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    This is a Power Point style resource that defines most common terms relating to genetics.
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Angiosperms and Gymnosperms - 1 views

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    Good article outlining the similarities and differences of ferns and gymnosperms. The screenshots capture the main points.
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Ferns - Plant Biology for Kids! - 1 views

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    Kid friendly informational article about how ferns have evolved over time.
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Genetics - Genetics 101 Part 1: What are genes? - 0 views

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    part of a four part youtube video series on genetics. Very good
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Genetics - Genetics 101 Part 2: What are SNPs? - 0 views

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    part of a four part youtube video series on genetics. Very good
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Genetics - Genetics 101 Part 3: Where do your genes come from? - 0 views

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    part of a four part youtube video series on genetics. Very good
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Genetics - Genetics 101 Part 4: What is phenotype? - 0 views

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    part of a four part youtube video series on genetics. Very good
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Concepts in Biochemistry - Interactive Animations - 1 views

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    Interactive activities with plant and animal cell. Allows you to construct your own cells as well.
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Life Cycle of a Plant - Flower Dissection Activity - Science Games for Kids - 0 views

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    Interactive flower lableing!
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Punnett Squares - 0 views

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    Awesome!!! Virtual Lab dealing with Punnett Squares! Audio directions are simple to follow!
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Tour of the Basics - 0 views

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    Interactive site that gives the "tour" of DNA, Gene, Chromosome, Protein, Heredity, and Trait. Audio is used.
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Genetics - 0 views

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    Great Science Resource
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TeacherVision.com - 0 views

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    Great list of graphic organizers. Some are similar to our "Thinking Maps." Other good ones on here as well. Great for prewriting!
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Crepe Paper Flower Printable - Mother's Day Arts & Crafts (Pre-K - 6th Grade) - Teacher... - 1 views

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    Cute art Activity to go along with flowers. Great for Mother's Day!
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